Madrona Wine will be welcoming the first weekend of 2015 with mellow style.  After the excesses of the holiday season we are showcasing two wines each day that are 13% alcohol by volume and under.  Stop by and take it easy with us.
 
Saturday we’ll be featuring
 
2013 Domaine Couet, Coteaux du Giennois    ($15)
Sauvignon Blanc
Couet’s Coteaux-du-Giennois comes from clay, limestone soils and flint clay soil in the Loire . “The nose opens immediately on beautiful exotic fragrances (passion fruit, grapefruit). The mouth is a model of balance: the size, quickness and length gives it an elegance and remarkable harmony. This is a beautiful representative of the appellation.”  Hachette Guide. 12.5% alcohol by volume.
 
2013 Cantine Povero, Barbera d’Asti    ($12)
This 100% Barbera from estate vineyards in Monferatto, is traditionally vinifed in large Slavonian oak barrels. Bright red cherries, soft tannins, and mouthwatering acidity make this a perfect everyday red, clean and focused with great balance. 12.5% alcohol by volume
 
For Sunday the lineup will be:
 
2010 Cantine di Marzo, Fiano di Avelino    ($9)
A Campania aromatic white notes of pear & white flowers like  jasmine and lily.  Was $16 now $9.  12.5% alcohol by volume
 
2008 Casa Contini, Biferno Reserva DOC    ($12)
Montepulciano and Aglianico
From Molise, this reserva spends 3 years in barrel.  It is rich and plummy, with a smoky blackberry, chestnut, and peppery-sweet aroma that delights the senses.  13% alcohol by volume

Madrona Wine Merchants offers free wine tastings featuring 4-5 selections on a theme every Saturday from 2 until the bottles run out and on Sunday we offer a mini-tasting of two wines all day from 11-5. No matter what day you stop by we always have something open to sample.